Joseph Edward Cole1,2,3

M, b. August 30, 1881, d. August 10, 1921
FatherJames Darius Cole4,3 b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
MotherMalinda Alice Basham3 b. December, 1861
     Joseph Edward Cole was buried at Lansdale Cemetery, Lansdale, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.3 He was born on August 30, 1881 at Virginia.1,2,3 He married Catherine/Katherine R. Schaffer circa 1908.5 Joseph Edward Cole died on August 10, 1921 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 39.3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 183, District 69, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 145, District 118, Ward 6, Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 192, District 175, West Telford, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1910Hospital worker5
1920Railroad conductor6

Family

Catherine/Katherine R. Schaffer b. circa 1886
Marriage*Joseph Edward Cole married Catherine/Katherine R. Schaffer circa 1908.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Penley A. Cole1

M, b. circa 1883, d. June 3, 1890
FatherJames Darius Cole1 b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
MotherMalinda Alice Basham1 b. December, 1861
     Penley A. Cole was born circa 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died on June 3, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of spinal meningitis.

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.

Sarah E. Cole1

F, b. January 26, 1886, d. March 3, 1958
FatherJames Darius Cole2,1 b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
MotherMalinda Alice Basham3,1 b. December, 1861
     Sarah E. Cole was buried at Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, 892 Evansburg Road, Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 She was born on January 26, 1886 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 As of circa 1911,her married name was Snyder.5 She married Wilson Beck Snyder circa 1911.1,5,4,6 Sarah E. Cole died on March 3, 1958 at Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 155, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 274, District 181, Upper Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 167, District 75, Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey5
1940Dwelling 101, District 46-193, Skippack, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

Wilson Beck Snyder b. September 8, 1888, d. November, 1970
Marriage*Sarah E. Cole married Wilson Beck Snyder circa 1911.1,5,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5758] Lower Skippack Mennonite Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3223] Morning Call, From the Alice Elizabeth Snyder Saylor obituary in the Jun 30, 2007 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Posey William Cole1,2,3

M, b. December 12, 1888, d. May, 1966
FatherJames Darius Cole1 b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
MotherMalinda Alice Basham4 b. December, 1861
     His Social Security Number was 155-10-4259.5 Posey William Cole was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.6 He was born on December 12, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,2,3 He died in May, 1966 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, at age 77.5

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 155, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Hospital for the Insane, District 120, Ward 6, Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 163, District 83, Hamilton, Mercer Co., New Jersey8

Occupation

1910State hospital attendant7
1930Carpenter8

Citations

  1. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5760] Greenwood Cemetery, Mercer Co., NJ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Inez L. "Zina" Cole1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1892, d. December 18, 1920
FatherJames Darius Cole b. May 16, 1855, d. September 20, 1893
MotherMalinda Alice Basham1 b. December, 1861
     Inez L. "Zina" Cole was buried at Lansdale Cemetery, Lansdale, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.3 She was born on March 12, 1892 at Virginia.1,3 As of before 1914,her married name was Allen.2 She married Unknown Allen before 1914.2 As of before 1919,her married name was Daub.2 Inez L. "Zina" Cole married James Henry Schlichter Daub before 1919.2 Inez L. "Zina" Cole died on December 18, 1920 at Pennsylvania at age 28.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 155, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 274, District 181, Upper Gwynedd, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania2

Family 1

Unknown Allen
Marriage*Inez L. "Zina" Cole married Unknown Allen before 1914.2 
Child

Family 2

James Henry Schlichter Daub b. January 19, 1892, d. February 17, 1973
Marriage*Inez L. "Zina" Cole married James Henry Schlichter Daub before 1919.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5757] Lansdale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

William Francis Hale1,2

M, b. October 1, 1849, d. November 23, 1926
FatherJohn Powell Hale1,2 b. June 19, 1827, d. 1862
MotherViola Ann "Viley" Martin1,2 b. August 15, 1834, d. June 9, 1895
     William Francis Hale was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2 He was born on October 1, 1849 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2 He married Louella S. Martin, daughter of James M. Martin, on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 William Francis Hale married Sarah Roena Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on January 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 William Francis Hale died on November 23, 1926 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 77.3,4,2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 132, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 210, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 97, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8

Family 1

Louella S. Martin b. November 19, 1852, d. April 28, 1878
Marriage*William Francis Hale married Louella S. Martin, daughter of James M. Martin, on February 25, 1869 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah Roena Cole b. January 31, 1857, d. April 1, 1933
Marriage*William Francis Hale married Sarah Roena Cole, daughter of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on January 21, 1879 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  4. [S1569] Funeral records of Mr. Marion Thomas Hall, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/recordsofmarionthomashall.htm
  5. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S49] Jr. Howard G. Spradlin, "Joseph Owen Light," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 30, 2003.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  11. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  12. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  13. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  14. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  15. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Mary Ann Link1

F, b. circa 1867, d. August 18, 1893
FatherJohn Henry Link1 b. October 27, 1837, d. February 7, 1901
MotherNancy J. Overstreet1 b. July 8, 1838, d. March 11, 1877
     Mary Ann Link was born circa 1867 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Noah Bird/Byrd Cole, son of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of December 24, 1885,her married name was Cole. Mary Ann Link died on August 18, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of consumption.2

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3

Family

Noah Bird/Byrd Cole b. June 20, 1858, d. October 27, 1947
Marriage*Mary Ann Link married Noah Bird/Byrd Cole, son of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 24, 1885 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Jackson Cole death certificate.
  5. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

John Henry Link1

M, b. October 27, 1837, d. February 7, 1901
     John Henry Link was buried at New Market Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Piedmont Road, Jefferson Co., Tennessee.2 He was born on October 27, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Nancy J. Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on October 17, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Henry Link married Lydia Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Isaac Vest and Nancy Wilson, on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 John Henry Link died on February 7, 1901 at Jefferson Co., Tennessee, at age 63.2

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1900Dwelling 20, District 48, Civil District 8, Jefferson Co., Tennessee4

Occupation

1900Farmer4

Family 1

Nancy J. Overstreet b. July 8, 1838, d. March 11, 1877
Marriage*John Henry Link married Nancy J. Overstreet, daughter of Lewis Burwell Overstreet and Mary Ann Davis, on October 17, 1861 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

Lydia Elizabeth Vest b. February, 1853
Marriage*John Henry Link married Lydia Elizabeth Vest, daughter of Isaac Vest and Nancy Wilson, on February 28, 1878 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S1483] James M. Burton (e-mail address), New Market Presbyterian Cemetery, Jefferson Co. TN.
  3. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Jackson Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. November 29, 1887, d. May 3, 1946
FatherNoah Bird/Byrd Cole1 b. June 20, 1858, d. October 27, 1947
MotherMary Ann Link1 b. circa 1867, d. August 18, 1893
     Andrew Jackson Cole was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4 His Social Security Number was 233-09-6816.1 He was born on November 29, 1887 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card he listed his birth date as Nov 29, 1886.1,2,4 He married Eva May Strum on June 3, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 Andrew Jackson Cole died on May 3, 1946 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.1,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 158, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Harvey Cole7
1920Dwelling 65, District 73, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1930Dwelling 166, District 13, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia9
1940Dwelling 81, District 28-23, Beaver Pond, Mercer Co., West Virginia10

Occupation

1920Real estate salesman8
1930Florist9
1940Florist10

Family

Eva May Strum b. January 7, 1893, d. April 10, 1963
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Cole married Eva May Strum on June 3, 1912 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Andrew Jackson Cole death certificate.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Arline E. Bonham-Dittmar obituary in the Jun 21, 2004 edition.
  4. [S3312] Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Strum marriage record.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Nannie G. Cole1,2

F, b. circa 1888, d. May 22, 1890
FatherNoah Bird/Byrd Cole1,2 b. June 20, 1858, d. October 27, 1947
MotherMary Ann Link1,2 b. circa 1867, d. August 18, 1893
     Nannie G. Cole was born circa 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on May 22, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of spinal meningitis.1,2

Citations

  1. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  2. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Bertie Lee Blackwell1,2,3

F, b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
FatherEli Fliger Blackwell2,1 b. March 14, 1844, d. September 25, 1916
MotherSarah Catherine Lawrence1,2 b. September 6, 1846, d. October 27, 1926
     Bertie Lee Blackwell was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas.3 She was born on February 7, 1871 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3 She married Bailey Cole, son of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 25, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 As of December 25, 1890,her married name was Cole. Bertie Lee Blackwell died on March 19, 1950 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 79.1,3

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 92, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas7
1930Dwelling 32, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas8
1940Dwelling 104, District 39-26, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas9

Family

Bailey Cole b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
Marriage*Bertie Lee Blackwell married Bailey Cole, son of Harvey Cole and Cynthia P. Winfrey, on December 25, 1890 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S5682] Forest Park Cemetery, Harper Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Harry Hershel Roberts1,2,3

M, b. August 24, 1898
     Harry Hershel Roberts was born on August 24, 1898 at Kansas.1,3 He married Essie Edmond Cole, daughter of Bailey Cole and Bertie Lee Blackwell, in 1929 at Kansas.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 44, District 6, Baline, Harper Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 15, District 39-7, Blaine, Harper Co., Kansas4

Occupation

1930Farmer1
1940Farmer4

Family

Essie Edmond Cole b. September 5, 1895, d. May 26, 1993
Marriage*Harry Hershel Roberts married Essie Edmond Cole, daughter of Bailey Cole and Bertie Lee Blackwell, in 1929 at Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Fred Edward Cole1,2,3

M, b. September 13, 1893, d. February, 1970
FatherBailey Cole4,5 b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
MotherBertie Lee Blackwell4,5 b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 512-07-3912.6 Fred Edward Cole was born on September 13, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,6 He married Esther G. Crowell on October 5, 1927.1 Fred Edward Cole died in February, 1970 at age 76.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 67, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 60, District 1, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas1

Occupation

1920Wheat farmer2
1930Oil company salesman1

Family

Esther G. Crowell b. April 14, 1897, d. October 9, 1981
Marriage*Fred Edward Cole married Esther G. Crowell on October 5, 1927.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Essie Edmond Cole1

F, b. September 5, 1895, d. May 26, 1993
FatherBailey Cole2,3,4 b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
MotherBertie Lee Blackwell2,3,4 b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 510-68-3684.5 Essie Edmond Cole was born on September 5, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5 She married Harry Hershel Roberts in 1929 at Kansas.2 As of 1929,her married name was Roberts. Essie Edmond Cole died on May 26, 1993 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 97.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 44, District 6, Baline, Harper Co., Kansas6
1940Dwelling 15, District 39-7, Blaine, Harper Co., Kansas7

Family

Harry Hershel Roberts b. August 24, 1898
Marriage*Essie Edmond Cole married Harry Hershel Roberts in 1929 at Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S81] Janice Smyth, "Cole Family Researcher Janice Smyth," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William E. "Willie" "Will" Cole1,2

M, b. April 24, 1897, d. October 2, 1987
FatherBailey Cole3,4,1,5 b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
MotherBertie Lee Blackwell3,4,1,5 b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 509-05-3397.6 William E. "Willie" "Will" Cole was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas.2 He was born on April 24, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6,2 He married Minnie Margaret Howe circa 1921.7,2 William E. "Willie" "Will" Cole died on October 2, 1987 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 90.6,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 92, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas3
1930Dwelling 23, District 2, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas7

Occupation

1930Oil company agent7

Family

Minnie Margaret Howe b. July 6, 1901, d. January 11, 1958
Marriage*William E. "Willie" "Will" Cole married Minnie Margaret Howe circa 1921.7,2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5682] Forest Park Cemetery, Harper Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Dollie M. Cole1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 5, 1899, d. January, 1974
FatherBailey Cole2,1,6,3,4,7 b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
MotherBertie Lee Blackwell2,1,6,3,4,7 b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 511-12-7810.8 Dollie M. Cole was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas.5 She married Roy O. Hibbard.5 Her married name was Hibbard.5 Dollie M. Cole was born on February 5, 1899 at Virginia.8 She died in January, 1974 at age 74.5,8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 92, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 32, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 104, District 39-26, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas7

Family

Roy O. Hibbard
Marriage*Dollie M. Cole married Roy O. Hibbard.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5682] Forest Park Cemetery, Harper Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Hampton Abraham Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 6, 1901, d. August 25, 1983
FatherBailey Cole1,3,4,6 b. September 23, 1866, d. September 26, 1964
MotherBertie Lee Blackwell1,3,4,6 b. February 7, 1871, d. March 19, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 513-18-3296.7 Hampton Abraham Cole was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas.5 He was born on December 6, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,8 He married Zella Luella Miller in 1929.9 Hampton Abraham Cole died on August 25, 1983 at Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas, at age 81.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 213, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 92, District 77, Anthony, Harper Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 32, District 25, Spring, Harper Co., KansasEnumerated along with his family in the household of his father Bailey8
1940Dwelling 104, District 39-26, Spring, Harper Co., Kansas6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8
1940Odd job laborer6

Family

Zella Luella Miller b. May 10, 1909, d. February 26, 1984
Marriage*Hampton Abraham Cole married Zella Luella Miller in 1929.9 
Child
  • Tresa Cheney2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S801] Tresa Cheney (daughter), "Hampton Cole," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Jun 19, 2002.
  3. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5682] Forest Park Cemetery, Harper Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3215] Ms., online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=emchinchey&id=I910

Eldridge Alfred Cole1,2,3

M, b. February 25, 1895, d. July 15, 1992
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole4,5,6,3 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest4,5,6,3 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     Eldridge Alfred Cole was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 714-14-2116.7 He was born on February 25, 1895 at Floyd Co., Virginia.7,4,2,3 He married Cleo Hanes Neal on April 14, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 Eldridge Alfred Cole married Clara Frances Clark on December 9, 1969 at Charlottesville, Virginia.3 Eldridge Alfred Cole died on July 15, 1992 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 97.7,4,1 He MARION - Mr. Eldridge Alfred Cole, age 97, died Wednesday, July 15, 1992 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was retired from the REA Express Company after 48 years of service. He was a member & elder of the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church, member of Mountain Dale Lodge I.O.O.F No. 49, member of Osceola-Roanoke Lodge No. 47 Knight of Phyias, member of Rajah Temple No 195 D.O.O.K, member of the Retired Railroad Employees, member of the Association of Retired Person and Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks. He is survived by his wife, Clara C. Cole of Marion; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, John L. and Louise Clark of Marion; two stepdaughters and stepson-in-law, Miss Kathleen Clark of Lynchburg, Va; Ruth and Charles Gentry of Marion; one sister, Mrs. Edith C. Arthur of Roanoke; two brothers, Herman C. Cole of Salem, Va; Edward Harley Cole of Roanoke, Va; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday evening, July 17, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Bryan Childress, Rev. Michael Weller and Rev. Claude McKinnon officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18, 1992 at 10:30 a.m. by the Mountain Dale Lodge I.O.O.F No. 49 in the Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton, Va. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. on July 17, 1992.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 157, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 113, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 90, District 12, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 58, District 81-4E, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Railroad express messanger10
1930Express messanger11
1940Railroad express messanger12

Family 1

Cleo Hanes Neal b. October 14, 1893, d. December 14, 1968
Marriage*Eldridge Alfred Cole married Cleo Hanes Neal on April 14, 1914 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 
Children

Family 2

Clara Frances Clark b. April 2, 1917, d. May 24, 1994
Marriage*Eldridge Alfred Cole married Clara Frances Clark on December 9, 1969 at Charlottesville, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eldridge Alfred Cole obituary in the Jul 17, 1992 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Cole-Neal marriage record.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Ezra Cole1

M, b. December 1, 1897, d. before April 11, 1930
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole1,2,3 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest1,2,3 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     William Ezra Cole married Gladys E. Layman.4 William Ezra Cole was born on December 1, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He died before April 11, 1930; His wife Gladys was enumerated as a widow in the 1930 Census.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 157, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 80, District 29, Highland Ward 1, Roanoke, VirginiaEnumerated with his wife in the household of his father-in-law Cabel Layman4

Occupation

1920Laundry truck driver4

Family

Gladys E. Layman b. January 28, 1900, d. January 4, 1961
Marriage*William Ezra Cole married Gladys E. Layman.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hobert George Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. October 20, 1900, d. May 26, 1988
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole1,5,3 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest1,5,3 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 226-28-3912.6 Hobert George Cole was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.4 He was born on October 20, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.6,3,4 He married Georgia Ann Neal in 1919.1,7 Hobert George Cole married Nellie Lockard on January 13, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,9 Hobert George Cole died on May 26, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.1,6,7,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 113, District 20, Jefferson Ward 1, Roanoke, Virginia10
1930Dwelling 546, District 9, Roanoke, Virginia11
1940Dwelling 144, District 119-45, Roanoke, Virginia12

Occupation

1920Gas company truck driver10
1930Garage machinist11
1940Auto mechanic12

Family 1

Georgia Ann Neal b. February 27, 1901, d. November 30, 1966
Marriage*Hobert George Cole married Georgia Ann Neal in 1919.1,7 
Children

Family 2

Nellie Lockard b. April 11, 1907, d. March 11, 1996
Marriage*Hobert George Cole married Nellie Lockard on January 13, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nancy Williamson Cole obituary in the Jun 23, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Nellie L. Mills Cole obituary in the Mar 13, 1996 edition.
  9. [S2241] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=conner&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=52527626&CRid=79747&df=all&
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Roy James Cole1,2

M, b. November 20, 1903, d. August 29, 1960
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole3,4,5,1,2 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest3,4,5,1,2 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     Roy James Cole was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 20, 1903 at Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1,2 He married Pearl Geneva Martin on April 11, 1927.3,6,2 Roy James Cole died on August 29, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 254, District 55, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia5

Family

Pearl Geneva Martin b. September 19, 1898, d. January 7, 1985
Marriage*Roy James Cole married Pearl Geneva Martin on April 11, 1927.3,6,2 
Child
  • Beverley Jean Cole7

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2752] City of Salem VA Archives - Sherwood Memorial Park, online http://files.usgwarchives.org/va/salem/cemeteries/
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herman Clyde Cole1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1906, d. July 15, 2000
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole2,6,7,4 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest2,6,7,4 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     Herman Clyde Cole was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.1,3 His Social Security Number was 224-09-2129.8 He was born on August 27, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,4 He married Lillian Pauline Grogg circa 1928.1,9 Herman Clyde Cole died on July 15, 2000 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 93.8,1,2,5 He COLE, Herman Clyde, 93, of Salem, died Saturday, July 15, 2000. Herman was a long time member of Mountain Dale Lodge #49 IOOF and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He was a retired truck mechanic from Rainbow Bread Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Pauline Cole and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth, Sr. and Lorena Cole, Roanoke; his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James (Jim) Reynolds, Salem; his grandchildren, Kenneth Cole, Jr. and wife Drema, Roanoke, Penny Lucas and husband Matt, Gloucester County, Tracy Reynolds, Columbia, S.C., Sherry Brightwell and husband, Joe, Wirtz; his great- grandsons, Matt, Justin, and Tyler. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel. Tuesday July 18, 1 p.m. with Chaplain W. Nolan Teague officiating. Interment in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 17, 2000.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 254, District 55, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 199, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia9
1940Dwelling 184, District 81-4C, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Bridge works chain hooker9
1940Auto mechanic10

Family

Lillian Pauline Grogg b. September 26, 1910, d. April 1, 1972
Marriage*Herman Clyde Cole married Lillian Pauline Grogg circa 1928.1,9 
Children
  • Shirley Cole1
  • Kenneth Cecil Cole Sr.1,10,11,12

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herman Clyde Cole obituary in the Jul 17, 2000 edition.
  2. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ollie Lorena Morris Cole obituary in the Apr 16, 2017 edition.

George Tildon Stump1,2,3,4

M, b. May 13, 1877, d. 1949
FatherElijah G. Stump2 b. May, 1840, d. after January 2, 1930
MotherMartha J. Smith2 b. November, 1842, d. before January 2, 1920
     George Tildon Stump was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on May 13, 1877 at Virginia.4 He married Alorza Mobie Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on August 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 George Tildon Stump died in 1949.1,3

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 201, District 43, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 188, District 129, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 1, District 105, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 116, District 122, Washington, D.C.10
1940Dwelling 137, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Railroad laborer7
1910House carpenter8
1920Farmer9
1930House carpenter10
1940Farmer11

Family

Alorza Mobie Vest b. June 16, 1882, d. September 25, 1977
Marriage*George Tildon Stump married Alorza Mobie Vest, daughter of William F. Vest and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Conner, on August 29, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edward Harley "Cole" Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. April 22, 1909, d. April 15, 1996
FatherValentine T. "Tiny" Cole1,5,6,7 b. September 16, 1871, d. June 16, 1969
MotherQueen Isabell Vest1,5,6,7 b. July 29, 1876, d. October 5, 1952
     Edward Harley "Cole" Cole was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-05-9982.8 He was born on April 22, 1909 at Virginia.8,1 He married Ethel Elizabeth "Mama" Nuckolls circa 1928.2,7,4 Edward Harley "Cole" Cole died on April 15, 1996 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.8,2,4 He COLE, Edward H., ("Cole"), 86, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, April 15, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel ("Mama") N. Cole, a son, Thomas E. ("Sonny") Cole. Mr. Cole retired from the American Viscose. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara C. Price, Charleston, S.C; sons, Eugene H. Cole, Virginia Beach, Va., Ronald Cole, Roanoke, Andrew T. Cole ("Tony"), Pheonix, Ariz; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Herman Cole, Salem. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at Fair View Cemetery, with Rev. Charles R. Doyle officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on April 17, 1996.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 254, District 55, Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 335, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 59, District 81-12, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1930Auto mechanic7
1940Hauling contractor9

Family

Ethel Elizabeth "Mama" Nuckolls b. May 13, 1909, d. August 28, 1985
Marriage*Edward Harley "Cole" Cole married Ethel Elizabeth "Mama" Nuckolls circa 1928.2,7,4 
Children
  • Ronald Cole2
  • Barbara Elizabeth Cole2,9,10
  • Thomas Edward "Sonny" Cole2,9
  • Eugene Harley Cole2
  • Andrew Tony "Tony" Cole2,10

Citations

  1. [S356] Isabel Vest Cole Bible.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edward H. Cole obituary in the Apr 17, 1996 edition.
  3. [S1521] The Fair View Group, online http://www.thefairviewgroup.org/index.shtml
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

George W. Lampey1

M, b. November 28, 1850, d. August 25, 1903
     George W. Lampey was buried at Hale Family Cemetery, Red Oak Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He was born on November 28, 1850 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 He married Bertie Sumner on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 George W. Lampey died on August 25, 1903 at age 52.1

Census Records

1890Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1880Farmer3

Family

Bertie Sumner b. April, 1862
Marriage*George W. Lampey married Bertie Sumner on April 1, 1880 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1241] Ruth G. Hale, Hale Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  3. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Hester Nellie Cole1

F, b. November 10, 1903, d. October 25, 1985
FatherJerry Kyle Cole2,3,4,5,6,7 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers2,3,4,5,6,7 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Her Social Security Number was 229-82-7524.8 Hester Nellie Cole was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,9 She was born on November 10, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,1,9 She married Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback, son of Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback and Julie Ann Bower, on November 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4 As of November 27, 1924,her married name was Hoback. Hester Nellie Cole died on October 25, 1985 at age 81.1,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 212, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 98, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 58, District 27, Roanoke, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 242, District 81-4D, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia11

Family

Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback b. December 7, 1902, d. December 12, 1983
Marriage*Hester Nellie Cole married Arthur Franklin "Frank" Hoback, son of Jacob Shevern "Jake" Hoback and Julie Ann Bower, on November 27, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.9,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S199] Ruth Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Stonewall Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Cole Martin obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Effie Cole Conner obituary in the Apr 30, 2001 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Jerry Kyle Cole obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eva Carlene Nixon obituary in the Feb 11, 2012 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S328] Donna J. Robertson, Tombstone Inscriptions of Floyd County, Virginia.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Harold N. Hoback obituary in the Dec 2, 1994 edition.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Ada Cole

F, b. November 5, 1908, d. March 16, 1909
FatherJerry Kyle Cole1 b. June 27, 1875, d. January 29, 1975
MotherMae Inez Sowers1 b. January 30, 1881, d. February 12, 1975
     Ada Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She was born on November 5, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She died on March 16, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

Clement Elbert Cole1,2,3

M, b. September 22, 1894, d. March 9, 1931
FatherWilliam Letcher "Willy L." Cole4,1,5,6,7,3 b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965
MotherLucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum4,1,5,6,7,3 b. July, 1878
     Clement Elbert Cole was buried at Cole Family Cemetery, Stonewell Road NE, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.8 He was born on September 22, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8,2,3 He married Mable Annie Bell, daughter of Eliza Lillian Bell, on November 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Clement Elbert Cole died on March 9, 1931 at Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 36.8,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 21, District 130, Ward 6, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 381, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1920Printing compostioner9
1930Auto salesman10

Family

Mable Annie Bell b. July 28, 1898, d. July 26, 1982
Marriage*Clement Elbert Cole married Mable Annie Bell, daughter of Eliza Lillian Bell, on November 13, 1926 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S269] Edgar L. Vest, Cole Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Oliver Edgar Cole1,2,3

M, b. November 25, 1899, d. June, 1975
FatherWilliam Letcher "Willy L." Cole4,5,6,7 b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965
MotherLucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum4,5,6,7 b. July, 1878
     His Social Security Number was 229-01-4770.8 Oliver Edgar Cole was born on November 25, 1899 at Virginia.8,2 He married Tressie Eva Akers circa 1926.9,10 Oliver Edgar Cole died in June, 1975 at age 75.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 149, District 17, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 21, District 130, Ward 6, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania11
1930Dwelling 54, District 3, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 49, District 32-11, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1920Ship building helper11
1930Furniture plant laborer10
1940Road construction tractor operator12

Family

Tressie Eva Akers b. November 26, 1905, d. January 15, 1997
Marriage*Oliver Edgar Cole married Tressie Eva Akers circa 1926.9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mayrion Justine Cole obituary in the May 2, 1998 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S306] Ora Belle Mayberry McColman and Others, Emera Altizer of Montgomery Co., VA and Some of his Descendants 1736-1997.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cecil Lee Cole obituary in the Dec 22, 1994 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine Cole Wood obituary in the Apr 2, 2016 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Palma Morris Cole1,2

M, b. August 31, 1904, d. October 27, 1997
FatherWilliam Letcher "Willy L." Cole3,4,2,5,6,7 b. May 21, 1871, d. May 28, 1965
MotherLucy Pearl "Pearlie" Flinchum3,4,2,5,6,7 b. July, 1878
     Palma Morris Cole was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 225-10-6461.8 He was born on August 31, 1904 at Virginia.8,2 He married Minnie Ferguson, daughter of O. L. Ferguson and Virginia Whitlock, on February 9, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Palma Morris Cole died on October 27, 1997 at Virginia at age 93.1,8,2 He COLE, Palma Morris, 93, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, October 27, 1997. He is survived by a dear friend, Tavie Hodges; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Pat Cole; grandchildren, Christopher Cole and Susan Cole; sisters, Mamie Wingfield, Ora Cooper; brother, Aaron Cole. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 1997, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Oakey's North Chapel. on October 29, 1997.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 76, District 98, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 456, District 119-48, Roanoke, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Gas station salesman9

Family

Minnie Ferguson
Marriage*Palma Morris Cole married Minnie Ferguson, daughter of O. L. Ferguson and Virginia Whitlock, on February 9, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 
Child
  • Jerry Cole1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Palma Morris Cole obituary in the Oct 29, 1997 edition.
  2. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mamie Cole Poff Wingfield obitutary in the Oct 17, 2003 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alverta Cole Lawrence obituary in the May 1, 1993 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aaron J. Cole obituary in the Nov 16, 2010 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.